Macgowan School

18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Macgowan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Macgowan School's student population of 234 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
This chart display total students of Macgowan School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Macgowan School
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Macgowan School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Macgowan School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Macgowan School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Macgowan School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Macgowan School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Macgowan School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Macgowan School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
58%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Macgowan School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
23%
64%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Macgowan School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Macgowan School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Macgowan School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Macgowan School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Macgowan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macgowan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Macgowan School?
234 students attend Macgowan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Macgowan School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macgowan School?
Macgowan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Macgowan School offer ?
Macgowan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macgowan School part of?

School Reviews

Review Macgowan School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links